Condenser Orientation

[Joel K]

I’m wondering if it is absolutely necessary to mount the condenser with the #8 hose on top. I’d prefer to mount it on the bottom and would like to know if that will create an issue.

Thanks for the help.

Joel

 

[Allan]

You will loose efficiency in the ac system because if the number 8 is on the bottom. The system would be trying to force the refrigerant uphill as it is cooling and changing to a liquid. Since the system already struggles to keep up with the heat in the passenger cabin I wouldn't suggest it.

 

[Joel K]

You will loose efficiency in the ac system because if the number 8 is on the bottom. The system would be trying to force the refrigerant uphill as it is cooling and changing to a liquid. Since the system already struggles to keep up with the heat in the passenger cabin I wouldn't suggest it.

Thanks Allan, appreciate the info. Looks like I’ll have to move the splitter support bar down a little bit to get enough clearance between that and the #8 fitting on the condenser.

 

[Cam]

I'll second what Allan said; I had originally installed it the other way around and when I brought the car down to get my initial charge the guys saw the same thing and recommended I flip the condenser - I did.